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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,740.76, 17,582.38 and 7,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,740.76, 17,582.38 and 7,151.76 is: 9,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,740.76 : 17,582.38 = 7,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,740.76/17,582.38 = 7,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,740.76x = 17,582.38 × 7,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,740.76x = 125,744,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,744,961.99/12,740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.50

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